Origin Brighton, London Active from 2008 | Website laishmusic.com Members Daniel Green | |
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Past members Felix Weldon, Riccardo Castellani, Ollie Tunmer, Emma Gatrill, Martha Rose, Dan Harding, Cathy Cardin, Jen Rouse, Ben Gregory, Mike Miles, Jo Burke, Jessica Weiss Albums Pendulum Swing, Obituaries, Laish Genres Indie folk, Alternative rock Similar Sons of Noel and Adrian, The Leisure Society, The Miserable Rich, Kristin McClement, Marcus Hamblett Profiles | ||
Laish (pronounced lie-sh) is a British folk rock band led by songwriter, guitarist and singer Daniel Green.
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History
The band was formed in Brighton in 2008 and became part of the Willkommen Collective, the Brighton alternative folk scene which included the bands Sons of Noel and Adrian and The Leisure Society. Green was also a member of Sons of Noel and Adrian during 2008-2014.
The band's self-titled debut album was recorded at Green's home and released on Willkommen Records in December 2010. It received favourable reviews from Mojo Magazine, The Blue Walrus and Ondarock.
Laish have appeared at UK festivals including No Direction Home and End of the Road.
Their second album, Obituaries, was recorded at Green's home and was released via Folkwit Records. It received positive reviews from A Musical Priority, Louder than War, Ondarock and Folkgeek. Songs from this album were played on BBC 6 Music Radio.
Their third album, Pendulum Swing, was released on Talitres Records on 4th November 2016. It was recorded at Watchtower Studios, Rayner's Lane, London with Dave Gerard and the first album to be recorded in a professional studio. Tracks from the album were played by BBC DJs Steve Lamacq, Bethan Elfyn, Chris Hawkins and Tom Robinson. The album received positive reviews from Americana UK, Brightons Finest, Telerama, Music Won't Save You.
The band has performed in various line-ups including the members Emma Gatrill (accordion, clarinet, vocals), Martha Rose (violin, vocals), Dan Harding (drums), Patrick Lawrence (bass), Cathy Cardin (vocals), Ben Gregory (bass guitar), Mike Miles (drums), Jo Burke (violin, vocals) and Jessica Weiss (vocals). Green sometimes performs solo under the name Laish.
There are video performances from Sofar Sounds recorded in Brighton, London and Oxford.
Albums
Songs
Warm the WindObituaries · 2013
Pendulum SwingPendulum Swing · 2016
Learning to Love the BombPendulum Swing · 2016